1-Day Hiking Tour in São Jorge dos Órgãos with Botanical Garden

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Downhill hike from Rui Vaz to the Botanical Garden in São Jorge dos Órgãos
• 02 Walk through agricultural fields and imposing landscapes in the heart of Santiago
• 03 Enjoy spectacular views along the trail
• 04 Meet locals on the route and engage with them

Join this hike to experience nature at its best as you walk past agricultural fields and imposing landscapes on a downhill route from Rui Vaz to the Botanical Garden in the town of São Jorge dos Órgãos. Spectacular views accompany the trail, and along the way you may meet locals and engage with them.

Join this hike to experience nature at its best as you walk past agricultural fields and imposing landscapes on a downhill route from Rui Vaz to the Botanical Garden in the town of São Jorge dos Órgãos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Pedra Badejo

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike from Rui Vaz to São Jorge dos Órgãos

• Begin walking and witness the heart of Santiago spread before you.

• Retrace your steps, join the road, and enjoy the greenery and the sharply scented, cool air before it fades as you descend.

• Watch out for Pico de João Teves, one of many raw, majestic shapes, which looks like the top of a submarine.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide services

What's Not Included

• Lunch

• Transfer

What to bring

• Walking shoes
• Water
• Hat

Know before you go

• Distance: 5 km

• Time: 2 hours

• No hiking during rainy days, as the trail gets slippery and visibility drops.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rui Vaz, Cape Verde

Tour start

Rui Vaz, Cape Verde

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.